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East Mississippi Community College

Scooba, MS·Public·2,914 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,914 students.

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2,914
Students
$3,880
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$30,100
Earnings
10 yr
$5,790
Debt

About This School

East Mississippi Community College is a public institution located in Scooba, Mississippi with approximately 2,914 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,880 per year. Typical graduates earn $30,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), formerly East Mississippi Junior College, is a public community college in Scooba, Mississippi. EMCC serves and is supported by Clay, Kemper, Lauderdale, Lowndes, Noxubee and Oktibbeha counties in east central Mississippi. The college has two principal campuses in Scooba and Mayhew, Mississippi and offers courses at five other locations. One of fifteen community colleges in Mississippi, EMCC is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the Associate of Applied Science degree and the Associate of Arts degree.

At just $3,880 per year after aid and a median graduation debt of only $5,790, this is one of the most affordable community college options you'll find — a smart starting point for students looking to earn credits or complete a two-year program without financial risk. The concern worth naming is that median earnings sit at $30,100 ten years out, which reflects the reality that many students transfer or enter fields with modest starting pay, so your outcome will depend heavily on what you do after EMCC. Worth considering if you want a low-cost, low-debt path toward a four-year transfer or a career-focused credential in east central Mississippi.

Founded
1927
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Health Professions27%
Business & Marketing13%
Computer Science4%
Biological Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering3%
Psychology2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$3,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,950
Avg Net Price
$3,880
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants45%
Median debt at graduation$5,790

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,790
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,790
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$25,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$30,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 5.2x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White46%
Black47%
Hispanic/Latino3%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,914 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

East Mississippi Community College

1512 Kemper Street

Scooba, MS 39358-0158

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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